Herlaking

I post my art here. dont care abt pronouns that much, use whatevs

[jestingherlaking]

now that i have 2 entire pieces of art i should probably make a pinned post to what tag you can find my art under

#herlaking art - this is where ill post all my art under :)

[anneelliots]

top ten @modernmythsnet events: [3/10] summer vacation

In Norse mythology, Freyr was the god of the summer, harvest, battle, sunshine and fair weather. 

[jestingherlaking]

Eskil Æsinus, Iodrungite Tailor (and future martyr).

[knucklebl4rt]

You see me, don't you?

Am I on your mind?

[starweaverblog]

The gods of thundeeeeer ⚡

Shango/ Zeus/ Thor

[tarantula-bones-deactivated2026]

im taking a smoke break in the trenches and i take a crumpled muddied photo out of my pocket and gaze at it wistfully and you look over my shoulder and its this

[mynorse-verse-deactivated202601]

I'd probably pull this one

And tell you if you want to exchange or make them fight

[fuerrow]

Political Assassination about to go so oh horribly wrong Drifter x Mirage is yummy

[jestingherlaking]

i should really do like a blog makeover because my entire art blog is kinda lacking. i dont even have my art tag listed anywhere lmfaoo

[spiribia]

when enkidu dies Gilgamesh covers his face, veiling it “like a bride”. Haha (sudden low voice through gritted teeth) the ancient Mesopotamians are running circles around us. I need you to get your ass on the field and give me your best yaoi or we can kiss these quarter finals goodbye

[rikitiki-infinity]

do you think loki can visit hela, or no? I was just thinking of how this greatly impacts the loki pov in the killing of baldur.

in the world where loki CAN go visit, its a sort of you lovk away my children I'll lock away yours; you can still go see them but you can't save them.

OR in the world where loki cant its, you banish my child never to be seen until death? I'll take yours and the only way you'll see him is if you give up Valhalla.

[mynorse-verse-deactivated202601]

He does visit Niflheim in one obscure poem, so I guess he can

[sigyn-foxyposts]

Yes, Loki can and has once!! I believe its where they talk about Lokis weapon Lævateinn being created or how it was! I tried to find it, but it really is an obscure poem.

[mynorse-verse-deactivated202601]

I think That's the runic poem for Birch or one of the paradoxical enigmas in Svipdagsmal

I was thinking of the one in which Heimdall takes him and Bragi to look for Idunn in Niflheim/Helheim, ask either Hel or one of the Nornir what's going on, which makes her cry so hard they have to leave Bragi with her to calm her down, and then Heimdall and Loki go back to Asgard to tell they haven't found Idunn (who's actually in Jötunheim carrying a wolf skin, so I guess this happened when she was kidnapped by Thjazi; alternatively the strophe is about Angrböda giving birth in the Ironwood), and then her brothers attack Helheim

So that means Loki's visited Niflheim/Helheim twice

[jestingherlaking]

hey just to make people aware, the poem that you are speaking of, called 'Hrafnagaldr Óðins' is believed by many researchers to be a forgery made in the 1700s and then included in the poetic edda. thats why most modern editions of the poetic edda exclude it and it shouldn't be taken as a part of the old norse skaldic tradition or reflecting the old norse religion. just a friendly heads up :)

[offeringstobaldrxnanna]

Northern Gods by Sceith-A

Left to right: Hel, Freyr, Heimdallr, Freyja, Baldr, Sif, Thor, Odin, Loki, Skadi, Njord, Idun, Tyr.

[slabmangrave]

for to banish ghosts n' gobblins

[jestingherlaking]

the 3 types of artists

[mynorse-verse-deactivated202601]

Odin moodboard

[jestingherlaking]

yess. you get him. might use this for a color palette tbh

[artist-ellen]

GERD

Gerd, the stunningly beautiful daughter of the Jötunn Gymir and Aurboda, captivated Freyr the moment he saw her from Odin’s high seat, Hlidskjalf. Her beauty shone so brightly that it illuminated all the worlds. Overcome with love, Freyr grew lovesick, longing for her but unable to act.

His servant, Skírnir, took it upon himself to win Gerd for his master. However, Freyr had killed Gerd’s brother, Beli, with an antler. Thus, even though the servant proposed many wonderful gifts, golden apples and Draupnir’s ring, all were rejected. Skírnir then resorted to threats. He painted a terrifying fate for Gerd: a life of misery, isolation, and monstrous suitors. Fearful of his curses, Gerd finally relented, agreeing to meet Freyr in nine nights at the sacred grove of Barri. She then became his wife, joining the gods and embodying love and fertility.

(Text by Delia Gosforth, Illustration by Ellen Artistic)

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[artist-ellen]

ANGRBODA

Angrboda, whose name means “Grief-Bringer,” is a powerful and mysterious giantess from Jotunheim. She is best known as Loki’s first wife and the mother of three fearsome beings: Hel, the ruler of the underworld, Fenrir, the monstrous wolf fated to break free at Ragnarok, and Jormungandr, the serpent that encircles the world. Her origins are shrouded in mystery, and some scholars believe she was a later addition to Norse myth, appearing after the 12th century.

In the Völuspá, there is mention of a jotunn witch dwelling in Járnvid, or ‘Ironwood’, a dark and foreboding forest. Some believe this could refer to Angrboda, suggesting she played a deeper role in the prophecy of Ragnarok, and raised Fenrir’s children, Skoll and Hati.

(Text by Delia Gosforth, Illustration by Ellen Artistic)

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[artist-ellen]

SAGA

Saga is a mysterious and wise Norse goddess, known as one of Frigg’s handmaidens. Unlike the others, she resides in her own hall, Sökkvabekkr, whose name means “Sunken Bank” or “Deep Bench.” This hall is said to rest near flowing waters, symbolizing wisdom and memory. Odin himself often visits her there, and together they drink from a golden cup, sharing stories of the past.

Little is known about Saga, but some scholars believe she is an aspect of Frigg, possibly representing her role as a keeper of history and tales. Others speculate that she may be Odin’s daughter, embodying the wisdom passed down through divine lineage. Her name, meaning “story” or “history” in Old Norse, suggests she holds an important role in preserving the knowledge of gods and men. Though enigmatic, Saga’s presence highlights the Norse reverence for storytelling and memory.

(Text by Delia Gosforth, Illustration by Ellen Artistic)

I am the artist! Do not post without permission & credit! Thank you! Come visit me over on: instagram.com/ellenartistic or tiktok.

These illustrations all made it into a Norse Goddess Coloring Book!

(Print Copy)

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